LAIKA Kosmo 5.4 User manual

User guide
Dear Customer,
While warmly welcoming you to the big Laika family, we congratulate you
on the preference you have given to our brand. You have chosen elegance,
prestige and quality. Laika vehicles are technologically advanced and extremely
reliable products: a sure investment over the years.
This handbook, which you should read in your own interest and keep for future
reference, is intended to give you all the information you may need for the best
use of your new recreational vehicle and for correct maintenance. We strongly
advise you to always have any maintenance or repair operations carried out by
Laika dealers who can guarantee perfect service thanks to skilled personnel
and continuing technical up-dating. In all events, please do not hesitate to call
our Customer Service Dept. for any information you may need.
We would be very happy to receive your opinions and suggestions which,
coming from the ‘field’, are highly precious to us in perfectioning our product
and fully meeting every kind of requirement.
We take this opportunity to wish you and your family happy holidays with your
Laika and...
Enjoy your trip!
LAIKA CARAVANS S.p.A. Customer Service Department

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EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
Model Length (cm) Width (cm) Height
(cm)
Kosmo 5.4 541 205 270
Kosmo 6.0 599 205 270
Kosmo 6.4 636 205 270
Ecovip 540 541 205 270
Ecovip 600 599 205 270
Ecovip 645 636 205 270
The dimensions refer to the standard vehicle,
without any optional equipment mounted.
WARNING
Never use a backward-facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an active frontal
airbag. Risk of death or serious injury to the child.
WARNING
This handbook refers to devices and/or features
that may be optional (not standard) or not
foreseen for certain models.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - Safety..................................................... 5
1.1 General rules............................................................ 5
1.2 Fire prevention ........................................................6
1.3 In case of fire...........................................................6
1.4 Regulations for supplying electricity............ 6
1.4.1 During connection................................................. 6
1.4.2 During disconnection...........................................6
1.4.3 Additional inspections .........................................6
1.5 Technically permissible maximum
masses........................................................................ 7
1.5.1 How to load the vehicle correctly.................. 7
1.6 Refuelling ...................................................................8
1.7 Removable inside ladder....................................9
1.8 Inside steps...............................................................9
1.9 Furniture doors ....................................................... 9
1.10 Cab blinds..................................................................9
1.11 Cab carpeting..........................................................9
1.12 Front passenger side airbag and child
restraint systems....................................................9
2 - General advice.................................. 11
2.1 Warning...................................................................... 11
2.2 Departure.................................................................. 11
2.3 Driving ........................................................................ 11
2.4 Stops.......................................................................... 12
3 - Seatbelts............................................ 13
3.1 Use and maintenance........................................ 13
3.1.1 How to use the seatbelts................................. 13
3.1.2 Maintenance and cleaning of the belts..... 14
3.2 Children on board................................................ 14
3.2.1 Kosmo series ......................................................... 14
3.2.2 Ecovip series...........................................................15
4 - Doors....................................................17
4.1 Key equipment .......................................................17
4.1.1 Central locking and alarm.................................17
5 - Windows and roof lights............... 19
5.1 Windows................................................................... 19
5.2 Cab windows.......................................................... 19
5.3 Roof lights ..............................................................20
5.3.1 Dometic Mini/Midi Heki.................................... 20
5.3.2 MPK 28 X 28.......................................................... 21
5.3.3 Polyplastic SkyView (optional) ...................... 21
6 - Electric system (Kosmo)..............23
6.1 Introduction............................................................ 23
6.2 12 V distribution control unit.......................... 23
6.3 Control panel .........................................................24
6.4 Batteries...................................................................24
6.4.1 Engine battery.......................................................24
6.4.2 Auxiliary battery....................................................24
6.5 Booster .................................................................... 26
6.6 Electric step .......................................................... 26
6.6.1 In case of malfunction.......................................27
6.7 Other components..............................................27
7 - Electric system (Ecovip)...............29
7.1 Introduction............................................................ 29
7.2 12 V distribution control unit - Fuses ........ 29
7.3 Control panel ........................................................30
7.4 Batteries.................................................................. 30
7.4.1 Engine battery......................................................30
7.4.2 Auxiliary battery...................................................30
7.5 Power supply - Battery charger................... 32
7.6 Booster .................................................................... 33
7.7 Electric step .......................................................... 34
7.7.1 In case of malfunction...................................... 34
7.8 Other components..............................................35
8 - Refrigerator.......................................37
8.1 Warning.....................................................................37
8.2 Use and maintenance........................................37
8.2.1 Refrigerator - A type..........................................37
8.2.2 Refrigerator - B type ......................................... 38
9 - Gas system ...................................... 39
9.1 General description ........................................... 39
9.2 Hob ............................................................................40
10 - Heating system.............................. 41
11 - Water system.................................. 43
11.1 Introduction............................................................ 43
11.2 Fresh water tank ................................................. 43
11.3 Waste water tank................................................ 44
11.4 Emptying the water system........................... 44
12 - Washroom........................................45
12.1 Cassette-type toilet........................................... 45
12.2 Shower cab (Ecovip 600, Ecovip 645) .... 46
13 - Internal components....................47
13.1 Table (Ecovip series)..........................................47
13.2 Table (gamma Kosmo)...................................... 48
13.3 Rear bed.................................................................. 49
13.4 Bed in the elevating roof (optional)............ 50
13.5 Other components............................................. 54
13.5.1 Snap in tilting piece (Ecovip series) .......... 54
13.5.2 Furniture door looks (Ecovip series) ..........55
13.5.3 Adjustable settee (Ecovip series)................55
13.5.4 Cab seating............................................................ 56
14 - Night conversion (optional).......57
14.1 Kosmo series .........................................................57
15 - Optional equipment......................59
15.1 Safety ........................................................................59
15.2 Technical notes....................................................60

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16 - Maintenance ................................... 61
16.1 Tyres .......................................................................... 61
16.1.1 General warnings................................................. 61
16.1.2 Tyre pressure......................................................... 61
16.2 Cleaning................................................................... 62
16.2.1 Interior...................................................................... 62
16.2.2 Upholstery .............................................................. 62
16.2.3 Exterior .................................................................... 62
16.2.4 Tanks......................................................................... 62
16.3 Flooring.................................................................... 63
16.4 Furniture.................................................................. 63
16.5 Headlights .............................................................. 63
16.6 Inactivity of the vehicle .................................... 64
16.6.1 In case of danger of frost............................... 64
16.6.2 Before a long period of inactivity................ 64
16.6.3 After a long period of inactivity ................... 64
16.7 Fiat chassis number ......................................... 64
17 - Customer service..........................65
17.1 Spare parts and optional equipment......... 65

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1.1 General rules
• Read this handbook before using the motorcaravan
for the first time.
• Follow all the instructions on labels inside the
vehicle
• Using the vehicle in faulty conditions is dangerous
for passengers and things as well as for the vehicle
itself.
• Do not carry inside the vehicle material that can
cause dangerous fumes.
• The water from the tanks is not suitable for
drinking, cooking or washing food.
• The kitchen sink cover and any other free object
that could be dangerous during the journey must
be kept in closed places.
Never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
WARNING
Qualified personnel only can carry out mainte-
nance operations of both gas and electric
systems.
WARNING
Your vehicle is equipped with a refrigerator
specifically designed for motor caravans and
nautical vehicles. We recommend the utmost care
in storing perishable food because the perfor-
mances of this appliance cannot be compared
with those of a household refrigerator and they
are also affected by the climatic conditions the
vehicle is exposed to.
WARNING
If you have purchased a new vehicle, please
get the wheel bolts checked by a specialised
workshop after traveling 50 km.
WARNING
Inspect flexible gas hoses regularly for deterio-
ration and renew as necessary with the approved
type. Either the expiry date or the production date
is marked on the hoses. If the production date is
indicated, refer to the regulations in force in your
country to determine the expiry date. In any case,
the expiry date of the hoses may vary depending
on the country you are in.
WARNING
Use upper bunks for sleeping only, with protection
against falling-out. Care should be taken against
the risk of falling out when upper bunks are used
by children, especially under 6 years of age.
These bunks are not suitable for use by infants
without supervision.
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1.2 Fire prevention
• Provide one dry powder fire extinguisher complying
with EN 3-7 of at least 1 kg capacity, or one equiv-
alent fire extinguisher, by the main exit door, and a
fire blanket next to the cooker. Familiarise yourself
with the instructions on your fire extinguisher and
the local fire precaution arrangements.
• Never leave children alone inside the vehicle.
1.3 In case of fire
• Evacuate the passengers and call the firemen.
• Close the gas bottle valve and try to extinguish
the flames (only in case these operations are not
dangerous).
1.4 Regulations for supplying
electricity
1.4.1 During connection
1) Before connecting the motorhome system to the
electricity supply, check that:
• the power supply system provided at the campsite
has suitable voltage for the motorhome’s electric
system and electric appliances;
• the cable and connections are all compatible;
• the motorhome’s circuit breaker (see electric
system section in this manual) is turned to the
“OFF” position.
2) Check that the cable, connectors and connections
are all intact and not damaged in any way.
3) Take the cover off the external 230 V socket and
insert the plug.
4) Connect the cable to the socket of the campsite
power point.
5) Turn the motorhome’s circuit breaker to the “ON”
position.
6) Check that the motorhome’s circuit breaker
operates correctly by pressing the test button, and
then reactivating it again.
1.4.2 During disconnection
Turn motorhome’s circuit breaker on the “OFF”
position and first disconnect the power supply cable
from the camping site mains, and then from the
motorhome’s system.
1.4.3 Additional inspections
It is recommended to have the motorhome’s power
supply system inspected at least once every three
years - and once a year in case of intensive use of the
vehicle - by a qualified electrician who can provide a
printed report of the system’s actual conditions.
Inside the vehicle never use any kind of braziers,
portable equipments for heating or cooking, as
there is a risk of fire and death by asphyxiation.
WARNING
The power supply cable must be fully unwound to
prevent any damage from overheating.
WARNING
In case of doubt or if the power supply fails
to work or malfunctions after being connected,
contact the manager of the campsite.
WARNING
If you transport mopeds or similar, which are
powered by flammable fuels, make sure that their
tank is completely empty.
WARNING
It is forbidden to transport easily inflammable
materials (petrol, diesel oil, kerosene oil, propane
gas, butane gas, natural gas, ect.) inside the
vehicle. Keep combustible materials (wood, fabric,
cotton, wool, board, ect.) far from heating system
and burners. Gas bottles must be transported
exclusively inside the special locker. During the
journey or during stops at filling stations it is
forbidden to keep the main valve of the gas bottle
open.
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1.5 Technically permissible
maximum masses
A label containing the vehicle identification data
and the technically permissible maximum masses is
located behind the right cab seat.
a) Manufacturer name.
b) Approval number.
c) Chassis number.
d) Technically permissible maximum laden mass.
e) Technically permissible maximum laden mass of
vehicle plus trailer combination.
f) Technically permissible maximum mass on the
front axle.
g) Technically permissible maximum mass on the rear
axle.
h) Laika chassis number.
1.5.1 How to load the vehicle
correctly
• Distribute the load evenly on the left and right sides
of the vehicle.
• Distribute the load evenly across the two axles,
front and rear.
• Heavy loads behind the rear axle can lighten
the front axle because of the lever effect. This
is especially true with a long rear overhang, if a
motorcycle is transported on the rear carrier or if
the garage/rear storage space is overloaded. Front
axle unloading adversely affects road behaviour,
especially on front-wheel drive vehicles.
It is the driver’s responsibility to comply with the
technically permissible maximum mass on each
axle, the technically permissible maximum laden
mass and technically permissible maximum laden
mass of the vehicle plus trailer combination.
WARNING
Installing optional equipment reduces the load
capacity.
WARNING
Overloading the vehicle and/or incorrect tyre
pressures may cause the tyres to burst resulting
in loss of vehicle control.
WARNING
Example of label
a
b
c
d
e
f
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1.6 Refuelling
The refuelling cap is located on the exterior left wall
of the vehicle near the driving cab and is marked with
“DIESEL”.
Additive for diesel emissions AdBlue®
IThe vehicle is equipped with a system to reduce
harmful emissions. This system requires a regular
supply of an additive (AdBlue®).
The cap, in light blue color, for the supply of the
additive is located in different places according to the
various models:
• Models on Fiat chassis: outer door on the left side,
together with the diesel filler.
Other caps for water tank refilling may also be
present on the exterior vehicle wall. Use the
utmost care to avoid confusing the two types of
caps.
WARNING
Close the main valve of the gas bottle before
refuelling.
WARNING
During the journey or during stops at filling
stations it is forbidden to keep the main valve of
the gas bottle open.
WARNING
Other caps for water tank refilling may also be
present on the exterior vehicle wall. Use the
utmost care to avoid confusing the two types of
caps.
WARNING
For warnings relating to the operation of the
emissions reduction system and the refuelling
methods for the AdBlue® additive, refer to the
chassis manual.
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1.7 Removable inside ladder
Some models can be equipped with a removable
ladder that gives access to the raised beds.
1.8 Inside steps
Some vehicles are equipped with steps that connect
different areas of the living area or facilitate access to
the raised beds.
1.9 Furniture doors
Some furniture doors, either high or low, may remain
open in positions in which they may strike vehicle
users, e.g. high doors may interfere with the head and
low doors may interfere with the legs. Use extreme
caution to avoid injury.
1.10 Cab blinds
If the vehicle is fitted with cab blinds for the
windscreen and side windows, before driving whilst
the vehicle is stationary please check that all blinds
are fully open and are locked by the relevant catches.
Pay particular attention to the windscreen blind. It is in
two halves and must be securely fastened to the side
catches. After locking the blinds with the catches,
try to unlock them by pulling them quite strongly but
without releasing the catches: the blinds must remain
locked.
1.11 Cab carpeting
Ensure that any carpet located in the cabin is always
laid flat and does not interfere with the driver’s pedals.
1.12 Front passenger side airbag
and child restraint systems
Make sure the ladder is not damaged before using
it to climb into or out of bed. The ladder must be
securely fastened to the corresponding hooks on
the bed and should rest on the floor in a stable
manner.
WARNING
There is a risk of falling when using the ladder: be
careful when climbing into or out of bed.
WARNING
The ladder has been designed for climbing into
and out of bed inside the vehicle. Do not use the
ladder for other purposes.
WARNING
If these procedures are not followed, there is a
risk that the blinds will close inadvertently while
driving, causing accidents, which can have very
serious consequences.
WARNING
If you are not sure of the integrity of the blind
locking mechanisms, do not drive the vehicle and
contact a Laika authorised workshop.
WARNING
Before each departure ensure that any carpet
does not interfere with the driver’s pedals.
WARNING
Memorise the position of inside steps so as not
to accidentally walk into or trip on them: doing so
can cause a risk of falling and injury.
WARNING
Never use a backward-facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an active frontal
airbag. Risk of death or serious injury to the child.
WARNING

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